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The Evolution of Beer
In this segment, we'll talk with one of the authors of a new scientific study about genetics and beer, and about the genes behind lager beer styles such as Pilsners, Märzen, Dortmunders, and Bocks. Cheers!
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The Science of Beer and Brewing
Yeast, hops, grain, water, biology, chemistry, and physics, all go into making a great glass of beer.
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